What is 39/52 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{52} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{39}{52} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 4 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 5 = 260$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{52} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{156}{260}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{260}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $260$. The GCD of $156$ and $260$ is $52$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 52}{260 \div 52} = \frac{3}{5}$

Answer $\frac{39}{52}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{3}{5}$

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